HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hancock County deputy on theft charges. In October 2019, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of theft involving Dusty Douglas Lamb (09/08/83). During the … Continue reading Hancock County Deputy Indicted on Theft Charges
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hancock County
Updated on 6/15/20 to reflect the correct spelling of the subject’s last name. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Hancock County. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:45 Thursday morning, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office received a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hancock County
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into Hancock County Jail
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment and arrest of a now former corrections officer who stands accused of abusing his position to introduce contraband into the Hancock County Jail. In August, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into Hancock County Jail
Sneedville Man Charged in Hancock County Arson Case
HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation has led to the indictment of a Sneedville man in connection to a fire that occurred in Hancock County. In August 2018, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a … Continue reading Sneedville Man Charged in Hancock County Arson Case
Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Hancock County corrections officer accused of having sexual contact with an inmate. In February, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents began investigating Jacob Cole Heck (DOB 8/27/94). … Continue reading Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into East Tennessee Jail
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a now former corrections officer on charges related to bringing contraband into the Hancock County Jail. In December, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into East Tennessee Jail
Sneedville Man Indicted, Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Sneedville man in connection with a marijuana grow operation. In June 2016, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division, working alongside the Governor’s Task … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted, Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Hancock County Man Indicted for Murder of his Father and Father’s Friend
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man on charges of killing his father and his father’s friend. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, on April 8th, TBI Special Agents joined detectives with the Hancock County … Continue reading Hancock County Man Indicted for Murder of his Father and Father’s Friend
Sneedville Man Arrested in Hamblen County on Kidnapping Charge
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Sneedville man on a charge of kidnapping. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the TBI began investigating … Continue reading Sneedville Man Arrested in Hamblen County on Kidnapping Charge
Hancock County Man Charged in Murder of his Mother
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man on charges of murdering his mother during the theft of a vehicle. On December 3, 2015, and at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined the … Continue reading Hancock County Man Charged in Murder of his Mother
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